A Firehouse Subs has opened its first location in Coral Springs. The Jacksonville-based casual restaurant chain is known for its sub sandwiches and firefighting theme. The new location at 2070 North University Drive in Coral Springs is decorated in local firefighter memorabilia. The Coral Springs store features a Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain, which allows customers to choose from more than 120 soda options from one free-standing touch screen machine. The Firehouse Subs in Coral Springs is open Monday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is the 12th South Florida Firehouse Subs location.

La Crepe, which serves about 100 menu items that includes crepes, omelets and sandwiches, is now open in Fort Lauderdale at 6250 N. Federal Hwy. The restaurant is run by Eric Chelly, a French chef who has owned at least three other eateries in South Florida. La Crepe's selections include Philly steak crepes, brie cheese, roasted apple and bacon strips crepes, sweet dessert crepes, soups and salads. The new Fort Lauderdale joint features French paintings on its walls, an open kitchen and a dining room overlooking a patio and water fountain.

We have two great Labor Day food offers. You know, so you don't have to labor in a hot kitchen today. First, Firehouse subs is offering a free medium sub with purchase of a sub, chips and a drink. Click here for the deal. Second, Boston Market is offering a coupon for 25 percent off any family meal. Click here for that deal. Both deals are good on Monday, Sept. 5, only. Click here for other labor-free food offers from Bone Fish Grill, Lonestar, Macaroni Grill, Baskin-Robbins, T.G.I.

Hollywood's firefighters now have new shiny fire hoses to match their fire trucks. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation on Thursday handed the department approximately 4,200 feet in fire hoses to replace their old ones. The donation is worth about $20,000. The foundation has donated more than $5.2 million to public safety agencies across the nation and more than $1.1 million to agencies in Florida since 2005. The new equipment was issued to the department during a brief ceremony at the Firehouse Subs in Hollywood.

Turano's Restaurant, 1340 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, 954-784-1229, has new owners, Eric and Sandrine Chelly, who have introduced a new menu and wine list. Firehouse Subs has opened at 7690 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 954-961-7824. Christy's Restaurant, 3101 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 305-446-1400, christysrestaurant.com, celebrates its 30th anniversary this month with a three-course menu for $30 per person and great wine for $30 per bottle. John Tanasychuk

Perhaps it's the Dalmatian spots covering the tables, or the walls decorated with fire equipment. Either way, customers quickly will realize they are not inside the average sandwich shop. "We're totally different from any of the other major competitors," said Les Miller, who co-owns Firehouse Subs at 3765 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. The restaurant's opening this month, inside the Presidential Plaza shopping center, marks the chain's first time in South Florida. Until recently, the nearest eatery was in Vero Beach, Miller said.

Hollywood's firefighters now have new shiny fire hoses to match their fire trucks. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation on Thursday handed the department approximately 4,200 feet in fire hoses to replace their old ones. The donation is worth about $20,000. The foundation has donated more than $5.2 million to public safety agencies across the nation and more than $1.1 million to agencies in Florida since 2005. The new equipment was issued to the department during a brief ceremony at the Firehouse Subs in Hollywood.

With budget cuts and layoffs on the mind of every local firefighter, a much-needed equipment donation could not come at a more opportune time. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is donating a thermal-imaging camera worth $7,236 to the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department. The device augments faster victim location, increasing the chances of survival for anyone trapped in a structural fire. Steve Lewis, the city's fire-rescue spokesman, said the donated equipment is crucial for saving lives and that every bit of help counts in an uncertain financial environment.

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A Firehouse Subs has opened its first location in Coral Springs. The Jacksonville-based casual restaurant chain is known for its sub sandwiches and firefighting theme. The new location at 2070 North University Drive in Coral Springs is decorated in local firefighter memorabilia. The Coral Springs store features a Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain, which allows customers to choose from more than 120 soda options from one free-standing touch screen machine. The Firehouse Subs in Coral Springs is open Monday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is the 12th South Florida Firehouse Subs location.

We have two great Labor Day food offers. You know, so you don't have to labor in a hot kitchen today. First, Firehouse subs is offering a free medium sub with purchase of a sub, chips and a drink. Click here for the deal. Second, Boston Market is offering a coupon for 25 percent off any family meal. Click here for that deal. Both deals are good on Monday, Sept. 5, only. Click here for other labor-free food offers from Bone Fish Grill, Lonestar, Macaroni Grill, Baskin-Robbins, T.G.I.

With budget cuts and layoffs on the mind of every local firefighter, a much-needed equipment donation could not come at a more opportune time. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is donating a thermal-imaging camera worth $7,236 to the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department. The device augments faster victim location, increasing the chances of survival for anyone trapped in a structural fire. Steve Lewis, the city's fire-rescue spokesman, said the donated equipment is crucial for saving lives and that every bit of help counts in an uncertain financial environment.

Touched by the plight of the Deerfield Beach teenager who was recently surrounded by schoolmates and set on fire, donors continue to come forward to support Michael Brewer and his family. In one night last week, patrons and staff at Galuppi's in Pompano Beach raised more than $10,000 for the fund set up by Neighbors 4 Neighbors. Organizers of that event said it would seem minor compared with what they're planning for Nov. 21, when the restaurant will host a benefit featuring Miami Dolphins players and cheerleaders, along with silent auctions and raffles for sports memorabilia, Florida Panthers skybox tickets and the grand prize, a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise for two. Joe Kessling, a Broward Sheriff's detective acting independently to organize the fundraiser, said he's lost sleep ever since hearing about what happened to Michael, a seventh-grader at Deerfield Beach Middle School.

Touched by the plight of the Deerfield Beach teenager who was recently surrounded by schoolmates and set on fire, donors continue to come forward to support Michael Brewer and his family. In one night this week, patrons and staff at Galuppi's in Pompano Beach raised more than $10,000 for the fund set up by Neighbors 4 Neighbors. Organizers of that event said it would seem minor compared to what they're planning for Nov. 21, when the restaurant will host a benefit featuring Miami Dolphins players and cheerleaders, along with silent auctions and raffles for sports memorabilia, Florida Panthers hockey skybox tickets, and, the grand prize, a Norwegian Cruise Lines cruise for two. Joe Kessling, a Broward Sheriff's detective acting independently to organize the fundraiser, said he's lost sleep ever since hearing about what happened to Michael, a seventh-grader at Deerfield Beach Middle School.

La Crepe, which serves about 100 menu items that includes crepes, omelets and sandwiches, is now open in Fort Lauderdale at 6250 N. Federal Hwy. The restaurant is run by Eric Chelly, a French chef who has owned at least three other eateries in South Florida. La Crepe's selections include Philly steak crepes, brie cheese, roasted apple and bacon strips crepes, sweet dessert crepes, soups and salads. The new Fort Lauderdale joint features French paintings on its walls, an open kitchen and a dining room overlooking a patio and water fountain.

Turano's Restaurant, 1340 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, 954-784-1229, has new owners, Eric and Sandrine Chelly, who have introduced a new menu and wine list. Firehouse Subs has opened at 7690 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 954-961-7824. Christy's Restaurant, 3101 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, 305-446-1400, christysrestaurant.com, celebrates its 30th anniversary this month with a three-course menu for $30 per person and great wine for $30 per bottle. John Tanasychuk